Mahadangal: Trump’s India-Pak ceasefire claim sparks political storm in India | ABP NEWS

In this intense episode of Mahadangal, Chitra Tripathi moderates a fiery debate over US President Donald Trump’s controversial claim that his administration brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The panel sharply reacts to Trump’s repeated assertion, made during his Saudi visit, that he helped prevent an India-Pakistan war by leveraging trade pressure. The Indian Foreign Ministry has clearly denied any such mediation and stated that the ceasefire was initiated by Pakistan’s DGMO who contacted India's DGMO. The government also reiterated that Kashmir is a bilateral issue, and no third-party involvement is acceptable. However, the opposition demands a clear denial from PM Modi, accusing the government of silence while Trump takes credit. BJP spokespersons counter by highlighting India's assertive military response under Modi’s leadership, citing destroyed terror launchpads and air bases. They contrast this with the Congress era, questioning its credibility on national security. The debate touches on broader geopolitical issues like India’s oil trade with Russia despite Western pressure, the S-400 deal, and concerns over foreign interference. The discussion questions whether India’s sovereignty and military achievements are being undermined for political convenience, and whether the government must hold a special session to clarify Trump’s statements and reinforce the nation’s stance before the world.